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JULY NEWSIES!
Hello my friends--
I sat on my rooftop Friday night, watching the fireworks in Crozet, VA while remembering the circumstances of my favorite 4th of July of all. (Not the farmhouse fire at the family farm, though that was memorable!)
My favorite 4th was in 2004, I was stepping on stage to perform at the New Bedford Folk Festival when I got word that Sharon (my wife at the time) had finally gone into labor. I broke into a sweat, did a couple songs and waved everyone goodbye, and made the public announcement to a few hundred people that I was about to be a father. The crowd went wild, I took a deep bow and then I ran off stage. It was the only time I have ever been applauded for my fertility.
I revved the engine and made my way from New Bedford, MA to the hospital in Brunswick, ME. As I drove up 95 north and the coastline of New England, every little town on either side of me was celebrating the 4th of July. I was driving through a two hundred mile gauntlet of fireworks. Bright artworks bursting around my car. It was feeding the adrenaline in my bloodstream. 80-90 mph. I was flying. I arrived around 10:30pm and Ella was safely, and miraculously, born around 2am.
It was memorable for music, the sharing of the news and the applause, the fireworks and the birth of a beautiful daughter who just celebrated her 21st birthday this past weekend. The time in between seems like a blur. Whew!
I love reliving that drive every year.
CRUISE NEWS!
In more recent memories—I have just returned from my cruise to Norway with 100 people who love songs, beauty, and food, all wrapped up in a sense of adventure. We drifted into fjords and hiked to glaciers, outcroppings, and quaint villages.
Amsterdam was incredible. To turn a corner and find yourself standing in front of Sunflowers by Van Gogh. Just that moment alone made the trip worthwhile for me.
I’m leading these yearly vacation trips to allow myself and people who love my music to come along, and explore these buckets list destinations.
The next one is already on the books! The cruise is leaving Venice, and going to Croatia and Greece. May 23-30th, 2026!! Come along!
CLICK BELOW FOR May 23-30, 2026 CRUISE DETAILS:
https://fanclubcruises.com/event/ellis-paul-venice-croatia-and-greece
HEY! SONGWRITERS!
The New England Songwriters' Retreat is happening again! This is the 9th Annual Retreat and spots are filling up fast! There are two sessions to choose from: Aug 22-26 or Aug 29-Sep 2, 2025.
Click here for info! https://www.newenglandsongwritersretreat.com/
Come join me and a collection of highly regarded artists in Chester, CT for a deep dive into songwriting, craft, and community. We have a superb collection of instructors joining us this year including Grammy winner Don Henry, Grammy Nominee Seth Glier, Abbie Gardner of the Americana group Red Molly, Arrangement wiz Natalia Zuckerman, angel voiced Laurie MacAllister of Red Molly and me! The food is very good, and the chef can accommodate all dietary needs. The rooms are B & B styled with cozy furniture and private bathrooms.
SHOWS COMING UP!
I am returning to Joe’s Pub in NYC on July 23! Two shows at the legendary Club Passim on Aug 8! See more dates below!
July 11, Okemah, OK
Saturday, July 12, Guthrie, OK
Sunday, July 13, Sand Springs, OK
Thursday, July 17, Fulton, MD
Wednesday, July 23, New York City
Saturday, July 26, Black Mountain, NC (2 shows!)
July 27-August 2, Swannanoa Gathering
Friday, August 8, Cambridge, MA
Saturday, August 9, Newburyport, MA
Sunday, August 10, Berwick, ME
August 22-August 26, NESR 9A, Chester, CT
August 29-September 2, NESR 9B, Chester, CT
Friday, September 19, Kennett Square, PA
Saturday, September 20, Easton, MA
Sunday, September 21, Shirley, MA
Sunday, September 28, Tuckerton, NJ